Tasting Events

Here at Mainsgill we pride ourselves in using lots of local suppliers. Throughout the year suppliers come to the store to do tasting events.

Pop along and give the local supplier's a try.

29th & 30th November - Pipers Crisps

We make bold flavoured crisps using the finest potatoes seasoned with carefully sourced unique flavourings. Working with passionate ingredient partners who care as much about their own produce as we do ours, Pipers create crisps as they should taste.

30th November & 1st December - Gardiners Fudge

Welcome to Gardiners of Scotland. We are a family owned and run maker of meltingly delicious handmade fudge and other popular, delicious confectionery. All made by hand to our own secret family recipes and all made right here in our very own factory in the heart of Scotland.

30th November - Berkmann Wines

WE ARE PROUD TO BE THE LARGEST FAMILY-OWNED AND FAMILY-RUN WINE IMPORTER IN THE UK. WE’VE BEEN SELLING WINE TO RESTAURANTS SINCE 1964 AND OUR EXPERTISE HAS GROWN ALONG WITH OUR PORTFOLIO. Today, the company is headed up by second-generation family member Rupert Berkmann. THE WINERIES WE REPRESENT ARE JUST LIKE US – PROGRESSIVE AND FIERCELY INDEPENDENT.

1st November - Sloemotion

Founded in 2002, Sloemotion Distillery is an artisan business creating great tasting spirits and liqueurs. We are based at Green Farm, in the village of Barton-le-Willows, just north of York and near to the market town of Malton, Yorkshire’s food capital.

30th November - Kin Vodka

The story of Kin Toffee Vodkas evokes the spirit of the outdoors and travel. Inspired to make Kin’s warming spirit blend after skiing trips in the Alps and sharing apres-ski with friends and family. They make a small range of vodka spirit drinks, blended with caramel, designed to be enjoyed with family and friends. With their Lake District origins, the delicious spirit drinks blend vodka and caramel to evoke their stunning surroundings.

6th December - Nine Tines Vodka

7th December - Bottega Liqueurs

Bottega has a history of four centuries in the world of wine and grappa. Since the 17th century, when our ancestors cultivated the vine as tenant farmers, up to now, with Bottega grappa and liquors being appreciated all over the world.

8th December - Igneous Gin

They say location is everything and when it comes to Igneous Gin we couldn't agree more. To find us just head west... then keep on going until you can't go any more. For we distil in one of the remotest places in Scotland, the UK’s most westerly mainland point to be precise. While patience may be required to reach our home within the Ardnamurchan peninsula, you can be sure that the beautiful landscape you find means that perseverance always pays off.

13th December - Edinburgh Gin

Born in 2010, Edinburgh Gin is distilled in the heart of Scotland’s capital city.

We take inspiration from the wonder-filled city that is our namesake – a captivating city of contrasts and harmony that blends historic tradition with contemporary creativity, city pride with world citizenship, nature and the urban environment.

14th & 15th December - Gruyere Cheese

Gruyère is a hard Swiss cheese that originated in the cantons of Fribourg, Vaud, Neuchâtel, Jura, and Berne in Switzerland. It is named after the town of Gruyères in Fribourg.

14th December - Italian Panettone

Tenuta Marmorelle is a family business dedicated to sourcing and importing the very best Italian food products.

14th & 15th December - Raydale Preserves

Set in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, in the picturesque valley of Raydale, Raydale Preserves is a family run business established in 1978.

Raydale Preserves was born out of farm diversification and because of this we are dedicated to the conservation and restoration of the stunning surroundings to which we call home. A percentage of the profits generated by Raydale Preserves continues to be used to maintain the upkeep of this atmospheric landscape.

14th December - Berkmann Wines

WE ARE PROUD TO BE THE LARGEST FAMILY-OWNED AND FAMILY-RUN WINE IMPORTER IN THE UK. WE’VE BEEN SELLING WINE TO RESTAURANTS SINCE 1964 AND OUR EXPERTISE HAS GROWN ALONG WITH OUR PORTFOLIO. Today, the company is headed up by second-generation family member Rupert Berkmann. THE WINERIES WE REPRESENT ARE JUST LIKE US – PROGRESSIVE AND FIERCELY INDEPENDENT.

14th December - Sing & Sommer Gin

From still to sip, every drop of Sing Gin reflects our belief in the life-affirming power of natural beauty. The natural beauty of Yorkshire in particular. We the founders live in Kettlesing village deep in the Yorkshire Dales. This ‘area of outstanding natural beauty’ inspired our gin’s elegantly uplifting character and our Sing name.

21st & 22nd December - Sloe Motion

Founded in 2002, Sloemotion Distillery is an artisan business creating great tasting spirits and liqueurs. We are based at Green Farm, in the village of Barton-le-Willows, just north of York and near to the market town of Malton, Yorkshire’s food capital.

19th December - Filey Bay Whisky

Filey Bay is the first single malt whisky made in, and of, Yorkshire. Why 'of Yorkshire'? Because it's created by us from field to bottle, here on the coast.

In June 2016, we ran the stills for the first time and filled our first casks. Filey Bay First Release was bottled in September 2019 and since then Filey Bay has grown and prospered. Scroll down to see how our unique still set up and distinctive casking has created a range of interesting, exciting and delicious whiskies.

21st December - Appleby Creamery

Nestled in the Eden Valley in Cumbria, Appleby Creamery produces a wide range of distinctive and characterful cheeses ranging from soft cheeses, such as blue, brie and smoked brie to hard varieties, including cheddar and caerphilly-style cheeses.

Product innovation is at the heart of Appleby Creamery and we are constantly evolving and developing new products, for example we are very proud to be launching one of the UK’s first Halloumi style cheeses.

21st December - Wallings Ice Cream

Our history; The farm was purchased by our great grandfather Tom Walling back in 1948. During the post war period, farming enjoyed good times and the countryside was a thriving place to live and work. However, since the late 1970’s it has taken a bit of a battering from one thing and another. Incomes have fallen and farms have had to increase in size and specialise in order to survive.

The need to diversify and adapt continues today and here at Wallings we have always worked hard to remain ahead of the game in order to provide a sustainable business model in a rural setting. The farm is still a working farm and a valuable part of our family business.

Three generations of the Walling family currently operate this working Lancashire dairy farm, providing employment for local people, playing a vital role for the local economy.